WNBA says security was wrong to make fans cover transgender message shirts

The WNBA says fans should not have been asked to cover their shirts.

The incident happened during the Aug. 16 game between the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever.

At least three fans were reportedly asked to cover shirts with transgender-related messages.

Two shirts reportedly supported restricting women's sports to those assigned female at birth.

Another shirt supported transgender people.

The WNBA said the security action “should not have happened.”

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During Sunday's Fever-Dream game, two fans reportedly wore shirts featuring “XX” to represent women's chromosomes. The shirts were allegedly covered or removed during the game.

Sports commentator Clay Travis criticized the league over the incident. He questioned why shirts referencing XX chromosomes would be restricted.

The WNBA recently said there are no immediate eligibility issues involving transgender athletes. The league also said it would continue discussions in the coming weeks and months.

The WNBA said it strongly opposes efforts to use the issue to demean or marginalize others.

What do you think about the reported shirt ban?

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Swiatek will face Maria Sakkari in the third round.

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Her comments came after former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft.

The WNBA’s CBA says only “players who are women” can play. However, the agreement does not define the terms “woman” or “women.”

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert recently formed a task force to discuss the issue. No final policy has been announced yet.

What do you think the WNBA should do?

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